A Mayoral Election booklet will be sent out to people on the electoral roll from mid-April. It includes information about the election and a campaign statement from those candidates who wished to be included.

Why do we need a West of England mayor?

National Government has devolved power to the West of England in a deal worth £1 billion. The region will be given the ability to make decisions about planning for the region.

This includes where new homes are to be built and investment in new support services, adult education and skills, employment and transport.

The new post of West of England mayor, commonly called a Metro Mayor, will oversee these decisions.